Best Mexican Quinoa Salad Recipe // Healthy & Delicious

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in calories, while brown rice is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are a healthier alternative, while canned beans are cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers add flavor without heat, and banana peppers are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories, while cucumbers are budget-friendly.

Prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper together. You can use a small bowl and a whisk, or place them in a jar, cover with a lid, and shake until it emulsifies.

Place the quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomato, peppers, onion, avocado, and cilantro into a large bowl and pour the dressing on top.

Mix well and serve.

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